🤔 “Do I use Excel or Power BI for this?” If you’ve ever asked this, you’re not alone.

Both Excel and Power BI are powerful—but they serve different purposes.
It’s like comparing a bicycle vs a car – Both get you there, but one is better for speed and long-distance travel.

🔹 Use Excel when:

  • You need quick ad hoc analysis
  • You’re working with familiar functions/formulas
  • You’re cleaning small to mid-sized datasets

🔸 Use Power BI when:

  • You need automated dashboards and interactive visuals
  • You’re pulling data from multiple sources
  • You want real-time monitoring and drill-down analysis

✅ Bonus tip: They work best when used together!

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